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October 23, 2026

West Midlands: Veteran Female Support Circle - First Monday of Every month: The Community Hub & Cafe, Galanos House


Postcode: CV47 2BL
 

Information by Central HIVE Hub

Blandford: Royal signals museum - Oct half term family activities and kids go free promotion

Credit: RoyalSignalsMuseum 

Families visiting the Royal Signals Museum on Camp can enjoy special family activities, interactive exhibits, and the Kids Go Free promotion running from October 23 to November 2, 2026. 

Half-Term Activities & Highlights
  • Skeleton Hunt Trail: Hunt down hidden skeletons around the museum galleries to claim a sweet treat.
  • Ghoulish Gallery: Explore the spooky-themed gallery areas.
  • Museum Ghost: Keep an eye out for "Mary the Nurse," the museum's resident ghost story.
  • Interactive Exhibits: Drive an armoured vehicle through a virtual landscape, set up a satellite network, test Morse code, and try out the digital marksman range and much more.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Lichfield: AWS CS CDW - IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT HALF TERM TRIPS



Rebound trip - Due to a forms issue it has not asked for parent emails, if you would like an email to confirm your child's place can you please email Molly and she can then send a reply with this information for the day on. Payment should be made before the day but if you wish to pay on the day correct change will be required due to not carrying any change.


Pumpkin Patch - If anyone else wants to sign up this will close at the end of the day on Friday the 23rd of Oct. £2 each under 2's are free pay on the day.


Looking forward to a fun half term, Molly will be back onsite on Monday if you wish to speak to her or pay any money for trips.


Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

October 22, 2026

Leuchars: Temporary Road Closure, School Hill

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Closure of School Hill Leuchars from the 2/11/26-6/11/26.
Please be aware of the following road closure for 5 days while works are carried out.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

St Andrews: Craigtoun Country Park Sensory Santa Sunday Sunday 13th December

Craigtoun Country Park are keeping the morning of Sunday 13th December nice and quiet, specially for children with sensory issues.

To find out more or to book What's On | Craigtoun Country Park

Information provided by Leuchars

Catterick: Vacancy for Community Swap Shop Coordinator at e50k


WE’RE RECRUITING! Join the Bramble Woods team! 

Do you love working with people, supporting your local community and helping good things find a new home? 

Our Swap Shop Coordinator role is now open!

Based at Bramble Woods, Catterick, this is a lovely opportunity to help run our community Swap Shop, encourage reuse and recycling, support volunteers and help make a positive difference to local people.

Help run the day-to-day shop

Give donated items a new lease of life

Welcome, support and coordinate volunteers

Help spread the word and engage with the community

7hrs per week

£13.45 per hour

Hybrid/home-based, with regular attendance at Bramble Woods, Catterick

We’re looking for someone organised, approachable and enthusiastic, who enjoys bringing people together and making things happen.

Applications close on 30 October!

Find out more and apply here: https://www.communities.e50k.org.uk/catterick

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: Community Operations Lead vacancy at e50k Bramble Woods



COME AND JOIN OUR TEAM AT BRAMBLE WOODS! WE’RE HIRING! 

Do you love the outdoors, enjoy working with people and want to do something that genuinely makes a difference?

We’re looking for a Community Operations Lead to help run and grow Bramble Woods Community Garden at Catterick Garrison!

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys a bit of everything – working with volunteers, organising projects, developing community partnerships and getting hands-on outdoors.

You’ll help us:

Run and develop our community garden.
Support and bring together our wonderful volunteers.
Develop our beekeeping and environmental projects.
Support our community Swap Shop and other initiatives.
Build partnerships with local schools, businesses and community groups.
Create a welcoming space that makes a positive difference to the Defence community.

A few details:

Bramble Woods, Catterick Garrison
20 hours per week

£38,000 per annum pro rata

2-year fixed-term contract

You don’t need to have done everything before. We’re interested in people who are practical, organised, good with people and passionate about making a difference. We recognise that valuable skills come from volunteering, lived experience and all sorts of backgrounds.

Want to know more or apply?

Email your CV and a short covering letter to HR@e50k.org.uk by 6 November 2026.

Full job description here: https://www.communities.e50k.org.uk/catterick

Information provided by North HIVE Hub






Catterick: Volunteer at Bramble Woods


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

West Midlands: Veterans Memorial Service and Memorial Community Buffet - 8 November


 

West Midlands Reserve Forces & Cadets Association - Vacancies




West Midlands Reserve Forces & Cadets Association have a vacancy for a Defence Relationship Manager (DRM) at West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association, Harborne, Birmingham.

and


A Cadet Administrative Assistant (Logistics Support) at Warwickshire and West Midlands (South Sector) Army Cadet Force

 Full details can be found HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub